MD Lawmakers Prep For Socially-Distant Legislative Session: Photo, Explanation

The Maryland House of Delegates floor is usually a tight squeeze, with 141 members packed nearly shoulder-to-shoulder in the chamber.

Opinion: Hybrid School Board Model Serves Prince George’s County Well

The county’s hybrid board provides consistency, competency and credibility, the opinion writer says.

MD Among Slowest States For Unemployment Benefits: Data

Federal data shows that Maryland was among the slowest states to get unemployment benefits to claimants in October.

MD Health Care Workers With D.C. Jobs Could Lose Out On First COVID-19 Vaccines

The federal government’s plan to allocate COVID vaccines to states based on population is creating a mismatch for the District of Columbia.

Klacik Has Almost $1M Left In Campaign Treasury

Combining provocative campaign videos and support from Trump, the Republican Klacik raised $8.3 million for her "longshot" campaign.

Former U.S. Sen. Paul Sarbanes Dies At 87

Mr. Sarbanes was co-sponsor of far-reaching eponymous legislation, and introduced the first articles of impeachment against Nixon in '74.

Maryland County Takes Steps To Protect Health Care Workers

After a deadly coronavirus outbreak, proper steps are being taken to ensure staff's safety.

Under New Management, Senate GOP Caucus Announces Leadership Positions

Caucus leadership positions were announced for the upcoming 2021 legislative session.

Brandon Scott Reveals He Was Exposed To COVID-19 And Is In Quarantine

Baltimore Mayor-elect Brandon M. Scott (D) released a statement Thursday saying he was exposed to someone with COVID-19 recently.

Advocates: Homeowners Still In Danger Of Foreclosure Despite State, Federal Orders

Despite an executive order allowing homeowners to request forbearance on their mortgage, some homes are still being sold at foreclosure.

Opinion: It’s Time To Expand Concept, Scope Of Police Reform

Maryland’s legislature will convene again in January, and bills will be introduced to reform the criminal justice system.

After Hours Of Testimony, Board Of Public Works Approves Eastern Shore Pipeline Permit

The Maryland Board of Public Works on Wednesday unanimously approved a critical permit for a controversial Eastern Shore pipeline project.

Maryland Leaders Sound Alarm On Proposed Transit Cuts

Maryland leaders from both parties said Tuesday that proposed cuts to transit service in the capital region would cause devastating harm.

Franchot Raises Specter Of Deep-Pocketed Opponent ― Trone? ― In Fundraising Appeal

State Comptroller Franchot (D) raised the specter of an unnamed deep-pocketed Democratic primary opponent to appeal for campaign cash.

Opinion: The Trees Next Door Are On Death Row

When I run, I lose myself in nature, immersed in the living world around me, neighborhood byways becoming enchanted forests.

The GOP Vs. Larry Hogan: Column

It’s sometimes said in politics that if you go far enough left on the political spectrum or far enough right, the two sides will meet.

COVID-19 Has Thrown Costs And Benefits At State’s Fledgling Health Agencies

The COVID-19 pandemic has posed its fair share of challenges and opened the eyes of tens of thousands of uninsured Marylanders.

Columbia, A Suburb, Is Rated Safest City In The U.S.

Columbia, the venerated suburb in Howard County, was rated the safest city in the U.S. in a recent study ― for the third straight year.

Opinion: Open Restrooms In Maryland For People With Chronic Conditions

I once lived with a secret that devastated my life.

Maryland Environmental Justice Commission Promises To Be More Effective Next Session

Following criticism, leaders of Maryland's environmental justice commission have promised a "reenergized advisory panel."

Hogan Names Acting Health Secretary As Concern About COVID Hospitalizations Mounts

Maryland’s hospital beds are filling up, as the state reported 2,765 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday morning.

Hogan Praises Bipartisan Push For Pandemic Relief As Maryland Senators Seek Additional Funding To Aid Jobless

A bipartisan coronavirus relief package is sought, to aid states and local governments.

The Doctor Will See You Now. (Seriously, They Want To See You Now.)

With COVID caseloads approaching levels seen during the first wave, doctors everywhere are concerned about patients they see or don't see.

With The Election Over, What’s Next For Maryland’s Voting Rights Advocates?

With more than 1.5 million voting by mail during the election, voting rights advocates say calls for expanded mail-in voting will continue.

Baltimore County Schools To Resume Virtual Classes Wednesday After Cyber Attack

After a ransomware attack on the district’s IT system, Baltimore County Public Schools announced it will return to virtual instruction.

Opinion: Board Of Public Works Should Reject Controversial Pipeline Proposals

The Del-Mar Pipeline and Chesapeake Utilities Project Pipeline proposals for the Eastern Shore have been getting a great deal of attention.

Franchot Prepared To Use ‘Leverage’ To Force Changes To Hogan Highway Plan

Jan. vote to advance the plan to widen two Montgomery County highways was called "monumental and historic" by the governor.

Hogan Plays It Close To The Vest As Neall’s Retirement Looms

Gov. Hogan Jr (R) is playing it close-to-the-vest when it comes to announcing Department of Health Secretary Neall's replacement.

Frank DeFilippo: Transitions Involve Households And Not Just Politicians

Handing off the baton to the next duly elected person in line is often assumed to involve only the bric-a-brac of government.

Del. Warren Miller Announces He’ll Step Down From The House

Republican Miller has represented a rural and suburban district in Howard and Carroll counties for 17 years; he said he will step down.

COVID-19 Infections On The Rise In Maryland’s Prisons

Staff members and incarcerated individuals are beginning to see spikes in COVID-19 infections in Maryland prisons, echoing upward trends.

Turkey Police? State Deploys Cops To Quash Super-Spreader Events Over The Holiday

As the COVID-19 positivity rate climbs and the holiday season approaches, health officials are pleading with people to skip gatherings.

Amid Warnings, Hospitals Prepare For Wave Of COVID Patients

A little more than two weeks ago, on Nov. 9, there were 707 people receiving COVID-19 treatment in Maryland hospitals.

Public Transit, Battered By Pandemic, Triumphs At The Ballot Box

Voters approved more than a dozen proposals to increase public transit spending, the report indicates.

Don Mohler: We Might Agree On More Than You Think

In November 2010, Baltimore County Councilman Kevin Kamenetz was elected as the 12th executive in county history.

JFK’s Holiday Wish: That We’re ‘Humbly Grateful’ For What Brings Us Together

Kennedy's proclamation asked God “to guide and sustain us in the unfinished tasks of achieving peace, justice, and understanding."

Full Moon Eclipse As November Ends: Will MD Weather Cooperate?

The penumbral lunar eclipse Monday is a prelude to can’t-miss December sky shows in Maryland, including the colorful, prolific Geminids.

Holiday Shipping Deadlines 2020 Loom For Maryland Cards, Packages

Deadlines are here for FedEx, U.S. Postal Service and UPS packages to ship from Maryland during the 2020 holiday season.

Hogan Announces Settlement To Continue Purple Line Construction

After months of acrimony, the Maryland Dept. of Transportation and firms building the Purple Line have reached a $250 million settlement.

Updates On Trone And Delaney ― But No Big Clues About 2022

Mysteries of the nascent 2022 Maryland election cycle are the political plans of Rep. David J. Trone (D) and his predecessor, John Delaney.